Bible Verses Addressing Life

Statistics Show More Than 57 Million Abortions Since Roe v. Wade

There have been more than 57 million abortions performed in the US since the infamous Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton court decisions were handed down by the US Supreme Court Justices. That action legalized abortion in all 50 states through all nine months of pregnancy in 1973. The most recent statistics show 27,629 abortions were performed in Michigan in 2014, and there have been 1,140,881 abortions in Michigan since statistics were first kept in 1980.

Presentations

The Story of Right to Life is a PowerPoint presentation for use in churches and group settings to educate about what it means to be prolife and the work of Right to Life groups.

This is a story about relationships. And, as such, it’s a story about us all. It’s as broad as the human journey, for it is woven into the fabric of our deepest issues. Human rights, preventing violence, child abuse and caring for the terminally ill are all spokes of the same wheel. And at the center of this wheel is the respect for human life.PRESENTATIONSCRIPT

In the Image of God

In the Image of God stresses that all life comes from our creator. In that way, we are called to protect the least among us, the unborn child. This PowerPoint briefly describes how abortion became legal in the United States, its impact on our nation and the developmental facts and pictures which show us that unborn children are human, too. PRESENTATIONSCRIPT

Cruel and Usual Punishment is a PowerPoint presentation that contrasts the wonder of fetal development with the brutality of abortion. The presentation does not utilize any graphic abortion photos but does provide detailed descriptions of abortion procedures used and compares them with detailed facts about fetal development.

What Lies Beneath gives a broad introduction to the history and practices of Planned Parenthood. Contrary to the public image of a trusted health care provider, Planned Parenthood has a troubling history as the nation's largest provider and promoter of abortion.

Sanctity of Human Life Sunday Discussion Guide

SoHLS DISCUSSION GUIDE- This guide helps to facilitate thoughtful discussion about the development of the unborn child as well as provide for dialog about legal abortion and the need to defend, protect and value innocent human life.

Great Reads

Help your congregation have a better understanding of prolife issues by featuring prolife books in your church library.PROLIFE BOOK SUGGESTIONS

Prolife Educational Videos

Videos are available from the Right to Life of Michigan lending libraries in the educational resource centers. The videos cover many different life topics and can be used for classes or group discussions.

Reflection on Psalm 139

Rabbi Loren Jacobs' message, based on Psalm 139, makes the case for the sanctity of all human life, including unborn children. We must know that we are never alone. God was with each one of us from our very beginning, at the moment of our creation and before, and He will be with us at our end and beyond! God Himself is very much involved in our life! Read this message and be inspired.

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Church Bulletin Suggestions

The following information can be used for church bulletins or newsletters. Feel free to edit the information as needed.

Sanctity of Human Life Sunday

Sanctity of Human Life Sunday comes exactly one week before the 44th anniversary of Roe v Wade, on January 15, 2017. Since its creation by President Reagan in 1984, it has provided a day of reflection and prayer for the 58 million innocent lives that have been lost due to the tragedy of abortion.

CDC numbers show a decline in abortion

The Centers for Disease Control released the annual report on abortion numbers which showed a 5% decrease. These numbers come from state abortion clinic reports. It’s important to note that three states refuse to collect and report abortion statistics: California, Maryland, and New Hampshire. While the overall abortion numbers are therefore much higher than reported by the CDC, we can still see the overall trends clearly show an overall decline.

2016 brings decisive prolife wins

With president-elect Donald Trump’s win, there is an opportunity by the prolife movement to expand protections for human life. Not only did the win at the top of the ballot help the prolife movement, but the down ballot candidate’s victories were also made possible because of your hard work. Thank you for all your efforts to educate voters in Michigan on life assuring issues. Your dedication helped Michigan elect even more prolife candidates.

Resource Helps Explain Importance of Life Issues

The Preaching the Prolife Message brochure explains to church leaders why it is important to discuss life issues in faith settings, and gives some tips on preparing sermons on abortion and other prolife issues.

Need a Visual?

Showing the reality and impact of abortion without using graphic pictures is challenging. However, one powerful way to "see" how abortion has damaged our country is to juxtapose the war on the unborn to the number of American's who lost their lives in battle. This handout is especially helpful around Memorial Day.

Guidelines for Political Activity

Congress has enacted special tax laws applicable to churches, religious organizations, and ministers in recognition of their unique status in American society and of their rights guaranteed by the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States.

This brochure gives pastors and churches general guidance on what activities they can and can't engage in involving election or legislative activities.